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To: Buddy B
Why Do Presidents Now Declare War Instead of Congress? ...now (4) Iraq.

Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq

Buddy, Congress did declare war in Iraq.

128 posted on 05/22/2005 1:21:02 PM PDT by FreeReign
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To: FreeReign
Buddy, Congress did declare war in Iraq.

War Powers Resolution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

" However, in every instance since the act was passed, the President has requested and received authorization for the use of force (though not a formal declaration of war) consistent with the provisions of the resolution. "

Declaration of war - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

...Buddy B...

.....Great thread.....

*   My son in Southern California keeps asking when I will fly down to visit and I tell him, "When I do not have to take my shoes off."

*  When asked for ID I show my:  United States Uniformed Services Identification Card, DD FORM 2, (RETIRED).

137 posted on 05/22/2005 2:16:31 PM PDT by Buddy B (MSgt Retired-USAF)
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